<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to&nbsp;Merlin's Magic Wand&nbsp;and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity. So please dig deep and donate now.</p> <p><strong><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblSummaryChallenge">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>Climbing Kilimanjaro </span><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblSummaryDate">19 - 29&nbsp;January 2012</span></strong></p> <p> <p><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblDescription"> <p>My aim is to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Climb to an altitude of 5895 metres. Marvel at the diverse ecosystem from cultivated farmlands on the lower levels, through lush rainforest and alpine meadow to a barren lunar landscape at the top. and of course watch sunrise from the summit!!</p> <p>This is&nbsp;apparently one of the worlds&nbsp;most challenging events so I need all the support humanly possible.</p> <p><span>&nbsp;</span></p> </span></p> </p> <p> <p><strong>DAY 1: Fly London &ndash; Nairobi.</strong><br /><strong>DAY 2: Fly Nairobi &ndash; Kilimanjaro.</strong><br /><strong>DAY 3: Start ascent from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut. 4&frac12; hrs</strong><br /><strong>DAY 4: Long trek uphill through the cloud level to Horombo Hut. 7-8 hrs</strong><br /><strong>DAY 5: Acclimatisation day. Trek to Mawenzi Pass and back. 5 hrs</strong><br /><strong>DAY 6: Follow lower route to Kibo Hut through spectacular flora and fauna. 7-8 hrs</strong><br /><strong>DAY 7: Trek halfway to summit to acclimatise. 5 hrs</strong><br /><strong>DAY 8: Trek to the summit for sunrise. Return to Horombo Hut. 15-17 hrs</strong><br /><strong>DAY 9: Descend to Marangu Park Gate. Celebratory meal.</strong><br /><strong>DAY 10: Fly Kilimanjaro &ndash; Nairobi &ndash; London.</strong><br /><strong>DAY 11: Arrive London.</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> </p> <p><strong>Why am I doing it?</strong></p> <p class="introParagraph"><a href="http://www.merlinsmagicwand.org/about_our_charity/our_aims.asp"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Merlin&rsquo;s Magic Wand</span></a> is a worldwide charity for children, aiming to provide magical experiences for those who are seriously ill, disabled or disadvantaged.</p> <p>Created by the <a href="http://www.merlinentertainments.biz/homepage/homepage_en.aspx" target="_blank">Merlin Entertainments Group</a>, Merlin's Magic Wand is a UK charitable trust, run by a <a href="http://www.merlinsmagicwand.org/about_our_charity/about_us.asp">Board of Trustees</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.merlinsmagicwand.org">http://www.merlinsmagicwand.org</a></p> <p><span></span></p>